General Maintenance Handyman at ABM Industries

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays and more.

ABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce’s diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service. 

 

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ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Handyman.

 

The Handyman is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and appearance of the properties, related fixed and portable equipment and installation.

 

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

 

The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.  

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Handyman handles keeping the physical condition and appearance of the site, related fixed and portable equipment and installation, and setting up a safe environment for the facility.

Supports the implementation and documentation of site safety plans and all Able Engineering Services operational standards and guidelines as well as site-specific standards, policies, and procedures relating to the engineering department.

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

    Diagnoses and performs minor and routine maintenance/repairs involving the following on a regular basis:

    Minor electrical repair including interior/exterior lighting

    Minor plumbing repair           

    Minor appliance repair

    Minor carpentry work

    Wall repair/painting

    Minor water irrigation systems

    Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, gutters, pool area, tile, spa, pool furniture, Tile, carpet, flooring, Ceiling fans, Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors Door locks, P.O. boxes, and locks

Aids with grounds work when necessary

    Supplies the highest quality of service to tenants, staff, and visitors

    Routinely aids in performing duties to restore apartments to "market read)/' status

    Ensures completion of all resident work orders and keeps Superintendent advised of the status of each repair

    Maintains correct records about preventive maintenance, service requests received, and completed apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.

    Performs routine preventive maintenance of proper equipment on a regular basis

    Maintains and inspects all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility

    Constantly is aware of and reports items requiring major repairs to the Facility Manager and Superintendent of the condition of physical property throughout the Facility

    Immediately correct unsafe conditions (i.e., broken gates leading to pools, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights, etc.)

    Inspects and keeps all tools in excellent condition

    Performs work area clean-up and safety-related duties

    Adhere to all Able safety procedures about the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as tasks dictate

    Understands and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws as well as all AES policies and procedures

    Participates in standby emergency schedule for the evening, weekend, and holiday coverage

    Helps in snow removal when necessary

    Maintains regular and on-time attendance in the workplace

    Supports and follows Able Engineering Services' operational policies and standards

    Supports and follows Able Engineering Services' safety program

    Performs all duties as needed with a "can do, will do" attitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

     Constantly standing and/or walking

     Frequent bending/squatting/kneeling

     Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ladders

     Frequent pushing and/or pulling

     Frequent reaching above shoulders

     Frequent grasping with left and/or right hand  

     Frequent use of finger dexterity

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Past related experience is favorable to have to be successful in this role.

-         Hand Tools: Various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, sledgehammers, hammers, snips, posthole diggers, saws, etc.

-         Power Tools: Wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.

-         User-Moving Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders

-         Mechanical Equipment: Basic knowledge of motor equipment such as power washers, blowers, and compressors

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